Real-Time Software With MicroPythonShould you use MicroPython for real-time projects? This article tests the real-time behaviour of MicroPython on the PyBoard and Nucleo F429ZI embedded boards, focusing on GPIO latency. I was really surprised by Juan’s results.JUAN SOLANO

State of Python in 2018In this article the author lays out what he sees as promising directions for the community, and how he would like to see it grow. Interesting read with a list of good and bad developments that have happened to Python and its community in 2018.DANIEL KATSopinion

8 Reasons Python Sucks“I hate Python. I hate it with a passion. If I have the choice between using some pre-existing Python code or rewriting it in C, I’d rather rewrite it in C.” As you may have guessed, I disagree with that assessment. But it’s always a good idea to try and understand “the other side” and what developers are struggling with.NEAL KRAWETZopinion

Thonny: The Beginner-Friendly Python EditorAll about Thonny, a free Python Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that was especially designed with the beginner Pythonista in mind. It has a built-in debugger and allows you to do step-through expression evaluation.REAL PYTHON